Exposure to iodine may cause some of the following in hypersensitive people: 1  rash (contact dermatitis) 2  hives (when ingested)  anaphylaxis, or a severe life-threatening allergic reaction (very rarely)
Use heat to sooth the earache. Heat can bring quick pain relief. Apply a warm compress over the painful ear. You can make a warm compress from a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, or from a hot water bottle or heat pack purchased at a pharmacy. Do not make it hot enough to scald the skin.
Â» Cod Liver Oil or Vitamin E Oil helps relieve the pain of a middle and inner ear infection. Use one drop of cod liver oil (or break open a Vitamin E soft gel cap and use one drop) in the affected ear. Â» Apple Cider Vinegar can help prevent an ear infection from getting worse. Add two tablespoons to one cup of water.